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Chromecasts won’t support Netflix’s new ad-supported tier unless they run Google TV

Netflix just launched its new more affordable tier supported by ads, but those with an older Chromecast device won’t be able to use it. As first spotted by our colleagues at 9to5Mac earlier today, Netflix has published a support page that explains which devices support the new “Basic with ads” tier that offers 720p streaming and ad breaks for $6.99 per month. On that page, our colleagues…
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Cricket Wireless launches two-week free eSIM trials on iPhone to entice switchers

Adding to the list of carriers that are making it seamless to start a test drive, Cricket Wireless is now offering potential customers the ability to start a free and instant eSIM trial on iPhone. Read on for all the details. – which is owned by AT&T and runs on its network – shared the news in a blog post today: “We’re taking a bold step so that everyone can experience Cricket,”…
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Apple VP Dr. Sumbul Desai discusses raising health awareness with iPhone and Apple Watch

The Web Summit 2022 conference is now taking place in Lisbon with many guest speakers, including executives from Apple. One of them is the company’s vice president of health, Dr. Sumbul Desai, who discussed how Apple has been raising health awareness with the help of products like the Apple Watch and iPhone. Desai believes Apple users are living a healthier life Desai has become one of…
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Apple News integration appears in Weather app on iOS 16.2 beta with relevant regional stories

The next time you check the forecast in Apple’s Weather app, you might be greeted with a bit of news. Apple has added News integration for regional weather stories to the Weather app in the beta release of iOS 16.2. Weather × News For example, users will find a link for a San Francisco Chronicle article about Bay Area weather conditions as a new data point for San Francisco’s weather.
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